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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 27, 2007 | FL | CS CS HB 1231 | Prostitution Act | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
April 27, 2007 | FL | CS HB 71 | Florida Unborn Victims of Violence Act | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |
March 19, 2020 | FL | H 5001 | Appropriates Funds for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget and Related COVID-19 Containment Efforts | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 0) |
March 5, 2021 | FL | HB 07 | Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
March 5, 2021 | FL | HB 07 | Establishes a Legal Defense Fund for Businesses | Bill Passed - House (83 - 31) |
April 15, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Increases Criminal Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officials | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 17) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 14) |
March 26, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Increases Criminal Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officials | Bill Passed - House (76 - 39) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 1 | Prohibits Private Employers from Imposing COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates | Bill Passed - House (78 - 39) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 105 | Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | FL | HB 105 | Establishes New Regulations on Smoking and Vaping | Bill Passed - House (105 - 10) |
March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 1205 | Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 14) |
March 2, 2012 | FL | HB 1205 | Authorizes Random Drug Tests of State Employees | Bill Passed - House (79 - 37) |
March 1, 2012 | FL | HB 1209 | Prohibits Courts from Basing Decisions on Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - House (92 - 24) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 1213 | Requires Adding Ocoee Riots to School Curriculum | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
March 13, 2020 | FL | HB 1259 | Prohibits Putting Pregnant Prisoners in Restrictive Housing | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
May 5, 2023 | FL | HB 1285 | Authorizes the Creation of a Specialized State Guard as a Part of State Law Enforcement | Conference Report Adopted - House (91 - 20) |
May 5, 2023 | FL | HB 1285 | Authorizes the Creation of a Specialized State Guard as a Part of State Law Enforcement | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 11) |
April 18, 2023 | FL | HB 1297 | Authorizes the Death Penalty for for People Who Commit Sexual Assault on Children | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 5) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1297 | Authorizes the Death Penalty for for People Who Commit Sexual Assault on Children | Bill Passed - House (95 - 14) |
May 1, 2023 | FL | HB 1359 | Increases Penalties for Fentanyl Dealers and Manufacturers | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
May 1, 2023 | FL | HB 1359 | Increases Penalties for Fentanyl Dealers and Manufacturers | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
Feb. 15, 2024 | FL | HB 1377 | Establishes Exemptions From Public Document Requests | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9) |
March 9, 2016 | FL | HB 1411 | Amends Requirements for Disposal of Fetal Tissue | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 40) |
March 9, 2016 | FL | HB 1411 | Amends Requirements for Disposal of Fetal Tissue | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15) |
March 3, 2016 | FL | HB 1411 | Amends Requirements for Disposal of Fetal Tissue | Bill Passed - House (74 - 44) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 32) |
March 4, 2022 | FL | HB 1435 | Specifies Police Ability to Impound Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 3) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1465 | Increases Penalties for Individuals that Possess or Discharge a Firearm While Involved in Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (96 - 5) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1465 | Increases Penalties for Individuals that Possess or Discharge a Firearm While Involved in Human Trafficking | Bill Passed - House (96 - 5) |
April 28, 2023 | FL | HB 1543 | Establishes a New Minimum Age to Purchase a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (69 - 36) |
April 28, 2023 | FL | HB 1543 | Establishes a New Minimum Age to Purchase a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (69 - 36) |
March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
March 7, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
April 26, 2023 | FL | HB 1627 | Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 3) |
April 13, 2023 | FL | HB 1627 | Authorizes Pretrial Detention for DUI Manslaughter, Fentanyl Trafficking, and Extortion | Bill Passed - House (83 - 19) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 163 | Authorizes Open Carry of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (80 - 38) |
Feb. 28, 2024 | FL | HB 187 | Defines "Antisemitism" into State Law | Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0) |
April 29, 2019 | FL | HB 19 | Authorizes the Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (93 - 20) |
April 29, 2019 | FL | HB 19 | Authorizes the Importation of Prescription Drugs from Canada | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 199 | Extends Sexual Battery Prosecution Time Limitations | Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0) |
April 11, 2014 | FL | HB 209 | Authorizes Carrying Firearms During an Emergency | Bill Passed - House (80 - 36) |
March 26, 2021 | FL | HB 259 | Authorizes Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property | Bill Passed - House (76 - 37) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 3 | Expands Police Recruitment Efforts | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (114 - 3) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 3 | Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 10) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 3 | Authorizes Exemption from Public Records Requirements for Employee Complaints Alleging Private Employer's Violation of COVID-19 Vaccination Policies or Practices | Bill Passed - House (85 - 31) |
March 31, 2023 | FL | HB 319 | Increases Protest Penalties | Bill Passed - House (109 - 3) |
March 31, 2023 | FL | HB 319 | Increases Protest Penalties | Bill Passed - House (109 - 3) |
May 5, 2011 | FL | HB 353 | Drug Screening for Temporary Assistance Beneficiaries | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 11) |
April 26, 2011 | FL | HB 353 | Drug Screening for Temporary Assistance Beneficiaries | Bill Passed - House (78 - 38) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 389 | Expands List of Medical Conditions That Pharmacists May Treat | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 17) |
March 11, 2020 | FL | HB 389 | Expands List of Medical Conditions That Pharmacists May Treat | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12) |
Feb. 3, 2016 | FL | HB 4001 | Authorizes Open-Carry on State College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (80 - 37) |
March 9, 2016 | FL | HB 4027 | Prohibits Traffic Infraction Detectors | Bill Passed - House (83 - 33) |
April 28, 2011 | FL | HB 45 | Regulation of Firearms and Ammunition | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8) |
April 26, 2011 | FL | HB 45 | Regulation of Firearms and Ammunition | Bill Passed - House (85 - 33) |
March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8) |
March 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 37) |
Feb. 23, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6) |
Feb. 9, 2012 | FL | HB 5001 | 2012-2013 Budget | Bill Passed - House (79 - 38) |
April 9, 2008 | FL | HB 503 | Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13) |
March 26, 2008 | FL | HB 503 | Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - House (72 - 42) |
March 30, 2023 | FL | HB 543 | Authorizes Conceal Carry Without a Permit | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13) |
March 24, 2023 | FL | HB 543 | Authorizes Conceal Carry Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (76 - 32) |
Feb. 23, 2012 | FL | HB 549 | Amends Alimony Provisions | Bill Passed - House (83 - 30) |
April 23, 2014 | FL | HB 59 | Establishes Penalties for Killing or Injuring a Fetus | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 14) |
April 11, 2014 | FL | HB 59 | Establishes Penalties for Killing or Injuring a Fetus | Bill Passed - House (74 - 42) |
Jan. 12, 2018 | FL | HB 6001 | Repeals Red Light Cameras | Bill Passed - House (83 - 18) |
Feb. 29, 2012 | FL | HB 609 | Prohibits Unpaid Wage Collection Ordinances | Bill Passed - House (77 - 38) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 7 | Prohibits the State Health Officer from Ordering the Vaccination of Individuals Upon the Declaration of Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 13) |
March 10, 2022 | FL | HB 7 | Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 15) |
Nov. 17, 2021 | FL | HB 7 | Prohibits the State Health Officer from Ordering the Vaccination of Individuals Upon the Declaration of Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - House (82 - 34) |
Feb. 24, 2022 | FL | HB 7 | Limits Protected Speech in Specific Workplaces | Bill Passed - House (74 - 41) |